Stinky situation

You've caught a whiff of your boy's dirty nappy and know it's going to be a real chilli concarnage!

But dad’s got a stronger nose to battle through with, right?

“Sometimes I pass baby to daddy and act all innocent when he realises he’s done a poo" - Taylor Naylor-Hands, via Facebook

Porky pies & little white ones

What do you do if your little one wants to play superheroes but you're longing to curl up with a book and a cuppa?

“I lie and tell the little ones it’s ‘late’ and ‘past their bedtime.' Sadly, this will only last until they can tell the time" - Michala Dominey, via Facebook

The 'who done it?'

Once your child has got his eye on something, that's it! But what if it's your partner's precious iPad that you swore you would keep out of arms reach?

“I let my little one play with hubby's gadgets without him knowing. You just think, it's not mine, and it keeps her quiet for 10 minutes" - Tara McBride, via Twitter

Just make sure to wipe off the drool before he gets home!

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Name game

If you've suffered from "mummy brain", you can definitely sympathise with mum Lauren's name conundrum!

"I have two little ones and constantly get their names muddled up. I call them sweetie or something similar to cover it up" - Lauren Coby Ryan, via Facebook

Strops and sulks

As a parent you try and be a role model for good behaviour, but one little thing can knock you off your podium as mum Charlotte knows all too well.

"Sometimes when I trip over my little one's toys on the floor I have a total toddler tantrum. My husband does it too" - Charlotte Thompson, via Facebook

And one from dad...

"I wipe my son's snot on his clothes when there's no tissue around. His mum has no idea, but we're both covered in so much baby-related gunk by the end of the day that it all blends in" - Roger Harwood, via Twitter